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$613,092$484 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

281 MOUNTAIN WAY

RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
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Baths
1,266 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,199 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$613K
$552K low$675K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,736 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$335,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$260,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$335,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$335,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 07070These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,104
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,630 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,320
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,274
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

281 Mountain Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Older than 89% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Rutherford 07070

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$301K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Rutherford 07070.

How it measures up in Rutherford 07070

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutherford 07070.

Estimated value$613,092
CheaperTypical $711,553Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$484
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,266 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,737 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size4,199 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 281 Mountain Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherford 07070Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$613,09225% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48486% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,266 ft²17% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,199 ft²18% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192131% of homes11% of homes

About 281 Mountain Way

How much is 281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ is $613,092 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $551,651 to $674,533. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ last sell?

281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Aug 12, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ?

281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ has 1,266 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ built?

281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1921, making it 105 years old.

How does 281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?

Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is worth more than 25% of them ($613,092 against a typical $711,553), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($484 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,266 ft² against a typical 1,737 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (4,199 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1921 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 25% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ was $10,736. The county assessed it at $335,500.

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